[Leica] Odd lens signature quest - Rollei AFM35

[scott at adrenaline.com (Scott McLoughlin)]

Oh Wise Forum Folks,

I have a Rollei AFM35 P&S. I've been going through my color prints over 
the last
year or more and find that this little camera has quite frequently 
delivered great
color shots with a very unique look.

I've noted the 38mm lens's unique (to me) signature. After some online 
research,
the lens seems to be a "new German design" (not derived, I guess, from 
from the
Rollei 35 lens, etc.) and possible manufacture with Rollei's HFT 
coatings (the
body is definitely a rebadged Fuji Classe).

In any case, while no expert, I find that the lens delivers very, very 
contrasty
shots, both macro and micro contrast, with great apparent sharpness 
(possibly due
to the high contrast).  Again, I'm no expert, but one online thread 
notes the lens's
formidable MTF.  The color rendition is super saturated, with deep reds, 
reminding
me somewhat of some of Helmut Newton's photographs (just by way of example).

It's a unique thing. In online forums, some folks love it, while others 
hate it.

Lately, I've been thinking of "branching out" with my M's to color 
negative and
particularly slide shooting (so far, just B&W work). So I'm wondering if 
there's an
M mount lens with a similar signature.  If possible, I'd prefer a 50mm 
to a 38 or
40mm lens.

Any information on this lens's heritage and signature would be greatly 
appreciated,
and especially a pointer to an M mount near equivalent. Might the new 
Zeiss Planar
deliver similar results?

Odd information request request, I'm sure, so a big thanks.

Scott